vulturine

My test results came in, and apparently I've done terminal damage to my body. Even if I stop drinking, because ALD is a progressive illness, my liver is going to continue to produce scar tissue.

Anyone else living with this reality? Does anything help?

Delizadee

I am so sorry vulturine
I hope you surround yourself with as much support as possible.
I have no insights for you in terms of your health, other than I hope you are or do plan on staying a path to sobriety? Has your doctor offered any advice or options? (No need to answer if you don't want to)
I would say if you have any questions or concerns that you feel your current doctor is not helping with do seek out alfurther medical advice from another doctor.
Do you have professional help for mental and emotional support through this?

I am truly sorry Do stick around there is lots of good support here.

ScottFromWI

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, was your doctor able to offer any recommendations for what might help?

grubby

Sounds kind of extreme given the young age. How much did you drink per day? How many years drinking? Beer or "hard" liquor? Details?

entropy1964

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. A sober reminder of how dangerous alcohol is.
The liver is a pretty resilient organ. Don't give up. Talk with your dr about supplements and herbs (stuff like milk thistle) that can help support your liver. Do your homework and fight this.
Hang in there.

Verdantia

A liver transplant could be a possibility; my friend who is about your age and drank heavily was in liver failure and received a donor organ 3 days ago. He has a long road ahead but so far is doing great. Good luck to you.

vulturine

I relapsed 2 years ago. It started off with a couple beers at night, but it quickly turned into 750mL of vodka every day. I'm a small amounts throughout the day type of drinker.

My doctor told me the obvious. If I never touch alcohol again in my life, my prognosis is a bit better.

vulturine

I hope it works out for him/her. : )

Soberwolf

I'm with Scott's suggestion of keeping in regular contact with your Dr & hospital it's now a matter of life & death & I implore you please choose life brother

Coldfusion

I think you should take advantage of all the support resources that are available in your city. I am sure there are a variety of meetings. Best wishes!

ScottFromWI

I think that is sage advice. You may want to get a second opinion too if you can. If you are still able to walk, move eat and sleep without hospitalization there is probably something that you can do to start the healing process.

Anna

I'm so very sorry for this devastating disease. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you to find peace in your life and to stay sober to improve your chances.

Renew12

I've seen GP, Specialists & ND. I've been taking a propriety blend of Milk Thistle. I don't know if it has helped, but so far my DX isn't as serious. I also drink a lot of fresh lemon water.

I'm truly sorry for your Dx. Could be any of us. I hate alcohol!

Surround your self with others who will support you.
Praying for healing.....

Ariesagain

You're young enough that you are probably more resilient physically than they think.

Please give yourself every chance?

saoutchik

The liver does have an amazing ability to heal Vulturine, even more so at your young age so don't despair - just do whatever it takes to not drink

Saskia

I had Stage 4 cirrhosis and it's definitely not a good diagnosis. However, it is not necessarily fatal. Mine is effectively gone though I gather that's perhaps not typical. I stopped drinking and lost weight. However, for the long term I will need to have tumor marker blood tests twice a year, an abdominal ultrasound twice a year and a fibroscan annually. They were doing an upper endoscopy every two years but have discontinued those unless it gets worse again. All of the tests are to screen for complications that can occur even though it is better.

At this point it isn't affecting my life and I have learned that I simply need to take good care of myself and definitely not drink. It is serious but doesn't have to be hopeless!

Please feel free to pm me if you want any additional info.

ccam1973

So sorry to hear this Vulturine. Lots of good advise here already. Always remember, to use every source of support you can find.

We are here for you. Like Sas said, it is serious, but doesn't have to be hopeless.

Delilah1

I'm so sorry vulturine. Lots of good advice above, about staying sober and speaking with your doctors about what you can do.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

❤️ Delilah

Jsbodhi

I remember your post last week before you went to the doctor xoxo
I'm so sorry to hear it was bad news ((( hug)))

blueberry2015

I am sorry to learn of your diagnosis x x x x I do hope treatment is available to you x x x Much Love x x x